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How to Find a Licensed Meat Facility

Last reviewed: 2026-08-18

If you buy meat directly from a producer, ask which facility processed it and whether that facility holds the appropriate licence for how the product is sold. Government directories help verify licensed operations.

CanadaAlbertaOntarioFederal

Official directories

Alberta — searchable open data listing licensed meat inspection operators.

Licensed meat inspection operators (Alberta Open Data) · Official directory

Ontario — provincially licensed meat plants dataset in the Ontario Data Catalogue.

Provincially licensed meat plants (Ontario Data Catalogue) · Official directory

Federal — CFIA oversees registered establishments; contact CFIA or check federal establishment listings for interprovincial products.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency — Meat programs · Government program

Questions to ask a direct seller

  • Which licensed facility processed this meat?
  • Is the facility provincially licensed or federally registered?
  • Is the product authorized for sale in my province?
  • How should I store and cook this product safely at home?

InspectionDay does not certify facilities

InspectionDay provides software for licensed operators. It does not maintain a public directory of approved sellers and does not replace government licensing records.

Official sources

Primary references for this guide. Guidance documents explain expectations; laws and regulations are enforceable requirements.

  • Licensed meat inspection operators (Alberta Open Data) · Official directory
  • Provincially licensed meat plants (Ontario Data Catalogue) · Official directory
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency — Meat programs · Government program

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  • Who Regulates Meat in Canada?

    Federal CFIA, Alberta and Ontario systems — similar goals, different rules.

  • How Licensed Meat Facilities Protect Your Food

    A plain-language overview of the controls behind inspected meat — from arrival to packaging.

  • Meat Traceability and Recalls

    Lot codes, records and why recalls depend on traceability.

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